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Monteverde, Rome: A Neighborhood Guide

A neighborhood guide to Monteverde reveals a quieter, more local side of Rome just uphill from Trastevere.

February 25, 2026

Rome by Vespa: Inside Scooteroma’s Private Tours

A private tour with Scootomera reveals the layers of the Eternal City.

March 31, 2026

My Roman Story: Katie Parla on Rome’s Food and Spirit

Food writer Katie Parla reflects on how one trip to Rome grew into a decades-long exploration of its flavors and heart.

November 12, 2025

Vespa World Days 2026 Tour Offers a New Way to Explore Rome

Small group rides will take participants through historic landmarks, local neighborhoods and some of the city's best panoramic views.

June 5, 2026

The Overlooked Beaches Outside of Rome are Well Worth a Visit

Our Editor-in-Chief shares the secret of how to spend a delightful and easy day at the beach while visiting Rome.

September 2, 2025

Cinema Purgatorio: American Movies Set in Italy Are So Bad

Our Editor-in-Chief weighs in on the absurdity of many American movies set in Italy and recommends his own stories as a solution.

May 26, 2026

Beyond the Boutique Hotel: Inside Casa J.K. Place Roma

The boutique hotel brand is expanding with an intimate collection of luxury residences in central Rome.

Roman Rice Stuffed Tomatoes: A Roman Comfort Dish

A Roman summer classic made with arborio rice, Pecorino Romano and ripe tomatoes, this comforting dish brings the flavors of Rome straight to your table.

February 18, 2026

Scott Conant Brings Roman Cuisine to Roman God of Fire

Rome meets Arizona on Scott Conant’s latest menu.

August 28, 2026

Five Day Trips & Getaways from Rome

Here are five serene and easy to reach escapes from the bustle of Rome that make for day trips or overnight excursions.

March 17, 2025

Meet Danilo Bonifazi, Hotel Manager of Palazzo Navona

A look at the vision behind one of Rome’s most admired boutique hotels.

January 26, 2026

Piccolo Buco Expands to Naperville with Pizza and Italian Favorites

Piccolo Buco brings Roman-inspired pizza and Italian classics to Naperville in partnership with Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.

September 17, 2025

The Roman Classic: Gnocchi al Ragù

This Roman gnocchi al ragù, adapted from Rome: A Culinary History, Cookbook, and Field Guide to the Flavors that Built a City by Katie Parla, brings Thursday tradition to your table.

November 11, 2025

Roscioli’s Cacio e Pepe: The Dish You Can Now Make at Home

The restaurant has perfected its delivery of the dish over decades since its original location’s opening in the 1970s.

August 20, 2026

What to Do and Where to Stay when Visiting Rome during the Jubilee

A former resident of Rome offers advice as how to best enjoy the Eternal City while visiting during Jubilee.

January 23, 2025

Café Ginori Opens at the Hotel de la Ville in Rome

Ginori 1735’s newest restaurant, its first in the Eternal City, is a tablescape lovers’ dream with a menu to match the elegance.

March 4, 2025

Where Daniel Mancini, Co-Founder of Mama Mancini’s, Eats in Rome

The Co-founder of an American meatball company offers his recommendations for eating in his favorite Italian city of Rome.

February 10, 2025

A Journey Through Umbria and Le Marche With Italy Charme

From saffron fields and medieval castles to Michelin-starred dining, discover a quieter side of Italy through Italy Charme.

July 15, 2026

Coldiretti and Istituto 100% Italiano Champion Italy’s Agricultural Identity

Coldiretti and Istituto 100% Italiano are working to protect and promote authentic Italian food and wine through advocacy, certification, and education.

April 23, 2026

Danielle Callegari on A Bite-Sized History of Italy and Italian Food History

The Dartmouth professor discusses why cuisine became Italy's strongest cultural identity, from ancient Rome to modern Italian-American cooking.

July 21, 2026

This Week in Italian Food & Travel News (Aug. 14)

A fresh mix of stories offers plenty to talk about, from what’s new on the menu to what’s unfolding across the Mediterranean.

August 14, 2026

How to Make Roman Bean & Guanciale Bruschetta

This bruschetta recipe, inspired by the cozy trattorias of Rome, pairs creamy cannellini beans with unctuous guanciale and fragrant rosemary.

August 7, 2025

Hotel Review: Palazzo Navona, Polished Elegance in Rome

Our contributor shares a hotel review of Rome's Palazzo Navona in the heart of the Eternal City's historic center.

August 29, 2024

Cacio e Pepe con Fava e Menta Is so Italopunk

From the blasphemous cookbook, Italopunk, comes the Roman classic of cacio e pepe with fava beans and mint.

July 31, 2025

Houston’s Bari Ristorante Expands to The Woodlands

Bari Ristorante, one of Houston’s most beloved Italian restaurants, is expanding to The Woodlands with a new Waterway Square location.

November 25, 2025

Rosselli Debuts in the Former Modena Space in Washington, D.C.

Inspired by the grand apartments of Milan and Rome, Rosselli brings a fresh look and menu to downtown Washington.

The Pasta Queen Is Ready for the Holidays

The Pasta Queen herself, Nadia Caterina Munno, talks with Appetito about her favorite Italian fall flavors, holiday cooking traditions, and the dishes she’ll be making this Thanksgiving and Christmas.

November 3, 2025

Italopunk Is a Blasphemous Cookbook Out to Shock Your Nonna

An Italophile writes a blasphemous cookbook with the intention of unshackling Italians from culinary dogma.

July 31, 2025

Author Mark Gowen on His New Cookbook “Pasta & Magic”

Welsh-Italian photographer and home cook Mark Gowen shares the culinary journey behind the first cookbook in the Pasta & Magic series.

November 24, 2025

How to Make Roman Fried Artichokes at Home

In the first of three-part series, food influencer Joanna Moeller shares her recipe for Fried Roman Artichokes.

March 23, 2025

How to Make Nonna Approved Cacio e Pepe

Celebrate World Pasta Day with Italian Street Kitchen’s nonna approved Cacio e Pepe, the most searched pasta in Italy. Creamy, simple, and full of Roman flavor.

October 22, 2025

Meet Katie Caldesi of the Cookbook Series “Eat Around Italy”

Our contributor interviews Katie Caldesi, an English food celebrity and co-author of a series of cookbooks set in Italy.

November 7, 2024

California Meets Italy at Santa Barbara’s LIVE Art & Wine Tour

Santa Barbara’s LIVE Art & Wine Tour blended Italian heritage with local charm on May 16, spotlighting wineries with deep ties to Tuscany and Rome.

La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Luxury Italian Train Travel Debuts

Pasta on the Orient Express? Here’s what to know about the newly announced train experience, open for bookings now and launching in Spring 2025.

August 13, 2024

The Author of “With Tea” Shares an Excerpt Set in Milan

Maria Geyman, the author of a forthcoming book about tea, shares an excerpt set in the Italian fashion capital of Milan.

September 9, 2026

Bottega Begins a New Chapter in Napa Valley

Rich Frank and John Hansen step into full ownership of Bottega in Yountville, keeping the restaurant’s identity intact while Executive Chef Alex Espinoza leads it forward.

The Roscioli Italian Wine Club Unlocks the Exceptional

A co-founder of the Roscioli Italian Wine Club writes about the inspiration behind the Rome-based project.

November 21, 2024

Chef Gian Piero Fava and His 5 Must-Try Dishes in Rome

Our contributor consulted with renowned Roman chef, Gian Piero Fava, about essential dishes of the Eternal City.

May 22, 2024

The Roman Way to Make Gnocchi di Patate

Romans take their gnocchi seriously, especially on Thursdays. This recipe for soft, pillowy gnocchi di patate captures the spirit of Rome’s beloved tradition.

November 11, 2025

QC Spa NYC: An Italian Escape on Governors Island

Just a short ferry ride from Manhattan, QC Spa NYC offers an Italian-inspired wellness escape on Governors Island—where la dolce vita meets New York energy.

November 3, 2025

Meet the Founders of Silence Please, a Luxury Italian Fashion Brand

The chic founders of Silence Please talk with Appetito about taking their luxury pajama brand beyond Italy and the bedroom. 

April 9, 2025

An Italian Reading Club Gift Guide for Loved Ones and Yourself

Start the holiday season by gifting your Italy-obsessed friend a book or curl up with one yourself and be transported to Il Bel Paese.

December 5, 2024

Some Travel Tips for Your Upcoming Trip to Italy

A frequent traveler to Italy, our Editor-in-Chief offers some simple suggestions on how to make the most of a visit to Il Bel Paese.

June 6, 2025

Where to Eat Gluten-Free Pizza in Rome

Gluten-free and headed to The Eternal City? Here is a guide to recommended certified gluten-free pizza restaurants in Rome.

March 5, 2024

Appetito’s Favorite Italian Books for the Last Minute Shopper

A smart and simple gift guide to Italian books worth wrapping (and unwrapping).

December 15, 2025

Serie A: The Sweet Slice of Victory and…Cheesecake!

Soccer columnist Justin Patulli selects key Serie A matches for the coming weekend and suggests Italian snacks for pairing.

May 8, 2025

Amatriciana at Roscioli: A Classic Roman Recipe

Kicking off Regional Italian Series Episode 1, Rome sets the tone with a classic amatriciana from Roscioli, a dish that captures the city’s identity on the plate.

April 28, 2026

Appetito’s Editor-in-Chief Shares His Easter Menu on Good Day New York

Appetito's Editor-in-Chief Andrew Cotto appeared on Fox5's Good Day New York to share his Roman Easter menu.

April 17, 2025

Serie A: Final Five Matches—Inter-Napoli Title Fight & Gameday Amatriciana

Soccer columnist Justin Patulli selects key Serie A matches for the coming weekend and suggests Italian snacks for pairing.

April 23, 2025

Pisciotta and Mediterranean Life on the Cilento Coast

How a medieval hill town in Cilento still lives the true spirit of the Mediterranean Diet.

September 9, 2026

How an American Fries Sand Smelt in the Venetian Lagoon

This recipe for Fried Sand Smelt comes from a remarkable American woman who adopted the Venetian Lagoon and learned how to fish its waters.

Spaghetti alla Carbonara in the Traditional Fashion

An Italian cookbook author and food personality shares a recipe from her new book for the quintessential Roman pasta dish.

November 20, 2024

Chef Travel Diary: Forsythia NYC Team in Rome and Modena

Chef/owner Jacob Siwak of popular Lower East Side trattoria Forsythia explains why he runs annual staff trips to Italy and recounts the team’s recent excursion to Rome and Emilia-Romagna.

March 13, 2024

How to Pack for Italy in the Summer: The No-Fluff Guide

A few smart additions to your suitcase can make summer travel in Italy a whole lot easier.

July 1, 2026

Spaghetti Alla Checcha From Ristorante Per L’Ora

At Ristorante Per L’Ora in Los Angeles, chef Joey Roacho looked to Italy for inspiration for this delicious, easy-to-make pasta dish.

December 9, 2024

A Tavola Dinner Series at Cecconi’s NYC

Cecconi’s at The Ned NoMad kicks off A Tavola, a new Italian dinner series featuring guest chefs from Italy.

Inside Philadelphia’s Borromini with Chef Julian Baker

At Stephen Starr’s new Rittenhouse Square restaurant, Chef Julian Baker channels decades of global experience into a menu worth checking out.

October 14, 2025

Via Aurelia Opens at San Francisco’s Mission Rock

The Che Fico team brings Tuscan warmth and California polish to Mission Rock with their first fine dining restaurant, Via Aurelia.

October 13, 2025

Caffè dell’Oro Reopens in Florence

Caffè dell’Oro at Portrait Firenze in Florence debuts a thoughtful renovation, a new cocktail program, and the arrival of Executive Chef Luca Armellino.

Chef’s Day Off: Caruso’s Chef Massimo Falsini Takes Aim

For Massimo Falsini, time away from the kitchen requires a different kind of focus.

September 1, 2026

Bay Area Ferragosto at Johnny & Sanny’s in Mountain View

Johnny & Sanny’s brings Ferragosto to downtown Mountain View with lobster pasta, patio music, and festive summer energy.

Positive Influencer: Elena Spisni of @bastachesiapasta

Appetito interviews Elena Spisni, the Bologna-based social media influencer known for her passion for making fresh pasta.

July 22, 2025

A Perfect Day in Genoa, Italy

Discover what to do, see, and eat on a day trip to the enchanting northern Italian port city of Genoa in the region of Liguria.

April 9, 2025

Oriana Homèl Is Redefining Hospitality in Italy

The fast-growing Italian aparthotel brand is creating a new kind of stay that combines the comfort of an apartment with the service of a hotel.

June 24, 2026

Digital Cooking Platform, anana, Champions Nonnas as Icons

anana is the new cooking platform preserving generational recipes and bridging age and language gaps, one Nonna at a time.

June 13, 2025

Exploring Sorrento’s Culinary Traditions with Access Italy

While many travelers come to Sorrento for its dramatic coastline and seaside beauty, the peninsula’s most authentic stories are found through its food, from family-run restaurants and local wines to generations-old culinary traditions.

Elvira Brings the Spirit of Roman Sunday Supper to San Diego

Elvira co-owner Niccolò Angius shares how childhood memories of Roman Sunday gatherings inspired Cucina di Nonna, an immersive private dining experience in San Diego.

Alessandra Fontana, a TikTok Sensation, on Her New Book

Italian baking sensation and viral cooking instructor Alessandra Fontana shares the origins of her new cookbook.

November 20, 2024

10 Tasty Gifts From Italy for the Food & Wine Lover in Your Life

Consider these ten Italian food and wine holiday gift ideas that can be shipped to the United States or Canada.

November 18, 2024

5 Must-Visit Historic Cafés and Bars in Italy

Looking to experience Italy’s famed coffee and aperitivo culture? Here are the places you need to target for your next trip to some of the country’s major destinations.

April 3, 2024

The Wines of Tenuta San Leonardo in Trentino are Northern Gems

The Tuscan and Bordeaux style wines of Tenuta San Leonardo in Trentino produce high-quality reds in northern Italy.

September 3, 2026

The E-Bike Road to Parmigiano Reggiano

A morning bike ride through the countryside around Castelvetro di Modena offers a closer look at the food traditions of Emilia-Romagna.

August 19, 2026

Italian Cuisine Shines at the 2025 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

Italian chefs and winemakers bring bold flavors and energy to the 2025 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this June, offering a true taste of Italy in the Rockies.

Stanley Tucci Explores Italy’s Regional Flavors in New Nat Geo Series 

Stanley Tucci returns to Italy in a new Nat Geo series, diving deeper into regional food traditions, local artisans, and the cultural heart of the country he calls his second home.

April 30, 2025

Michelin-Recognized Chef Greg Vernick Opens Emilia in Philadelphia

A new restaurant from Greg Vernick brings handmade pasta and a relaxed Italian approach to Philadelphia’s East Kensington–Fishtown corridor.

March 17, 2026

Mano Bella, a North Carolina Italian Market of Love and Food

Here's the (love) story behind Mano Bella Artisan Foods and its new flagship cafe and market in Charlotte, NC.

March 7, 2024

Making Olive all’ascolana, Le Marche’s Signature Dish

Andrew Cotto visits Cremini's in Brooklyn, a restaurant devoted to the cuisine of Le Marche, including its famed olive all'ascolana.

February 13, 2024

Di Marco Brings Its Signature Roman Crust to the U.S. Market

The original Roman pinsa lands in the U.S. as Di Marco makes its debut at the Summer Fancy Food Show, offering a lighter, more versatile alternative to traditional pizza.

Northern Italy Is the New Destination for Culinary Travelers

A new generation of culinary travelers are discovering the delicious soul of Italy north of the tourist trail.

Chef’s Day Off: Andrea Congiusta on Music, Food, and Relaxing

Chef Andrea Congiusta of Washington Street Hospitality shares how he unwinds on his days off with music, workouts, pasta cravings, and exploring Charleston.

July 7, 2025

Anto’s Pizza Puts Conway, South Carolina, on the Map

At Anto’s Pizza Romana in Conway, technique, tradition, and competition-level precision are shaping one of the area’s most talked-about pizzerias.

April 21, 2026

Carbonara in a Can? What Kraft-Heinz Rolled Out in the UK

The canned pasta offering announced in Britain last week generated publicity—and controversy.

September 3, 2024

Italy’s Bitter Balance: Turning Sharp Flavor into Rituals

In Italy, bitterness is more than a taste. It is a daily ritual woven into espresso, greens, and amaro.

September 23, 2025

An Intimate Culinary Discovery of Romagna at Sovescio

In Romagna, Chef Riccardo Severi transforms his life story into an intimate dining experience at Sovescio.

January 8, 2026

Gelato, Sorbetto, Granita—And How to Spot the Real Thing

Before you order in Italy, take a closer look at what’s behind the glass.

August 24, 2026

Authentic Northern Italian Food at Denver’s Barolo Grill

For more than 30 years, Northern Italian traditions have shaped one of Denver's most celebrated dining experiences.

June 4, 2026

Big Trouble in Oaxaca Cocktail

This cocktail featuring tequila with Midori, pineapple, and green ancho chile liqueurs hails from the Rome, Italy bar Drink Kong. Here's how to make it.

October 13, 2023

Pizza Czar Anthony Falco on Heritage and Global Dough

Pizza Czar author Anthony Falco shares his journey from Brooklyn to the world stage, exploring his Sicilian heritage, flour myths, and pizza’s global future.

Una Pizza Napoletana by Anthony Mangieri Named World’s Best Pizzeria

The intimate restaurant on NYC’s Lower East Side moved up one slot to earn #1 in the 50 Top Pizza World awards presented in Naples, Italy last night, which featured other US winners.

September 11, 2024

The Gluten-Free Success of Marcella Navarro of Mama Eat

Our contributor shares the story of Marcella Navarro who built a Gluten-Free pizza empire in Rome with Mama Eat.

March 19, 2024

Get to Know the Roscioli Wine Club

Meet the Italian wine club that provides hard-to-find Italian wines with a focus on education and sustainability.

December 14, 2023

Where to Eat Italian in the West Village When You Can’t Get into Via Carota

We have offered three high-quality, nearby alternatives to NYC's popular Via Carota when waiting for a table is not of appeal.

November 12, 2024

Inside AMMAZZA!: Chef Hillary Sterling of Ci Siamo

Chef Hillary Sterling talks vegetables, the childhood memories behind AMMAZZA! and why curiosity remains central to the way she cooks and leads.

August 20, 2026

Meet Jay Raffaldini at His Vineyard Known as “Chianti in the Carolinas”

Learn how a hedge fund manager returned to his familial roots via a vineyard in North Carolina with an emphasis on Italian varietals.

March 20, 2025

Roscioli Attracts A-List Italian Chefs to NYC for Special Events

The hot SoHo offshoot of the famed Italian restaurant from Rome has quietly been offering pasta classes and special dinners featuring well-known chefs from Italy. Here’s what to know.

March 18, 2024

Lodi’s Pete Murdaca on Jimmy’s, Pietro’s and Family Tradition

A third-generation restaurateur reflects on family, hospitality and building two beloved restaurants in California's Central Valley.

August 22, 2026

Meet a Family-Owned EVOO Producer with a Vacation Villa Near Rome

In the hills south of Rome is a vacation villa overlooking the Mediterranean where Villa DiTrapano produces exquisite extra virgin olive oil.

October 3, 2023

Serie A: Lazio-Napoli, Juventus-Inter, Bicicletta Spritz

Soccer columnist Justin Patulli selects key Serie A matches for the coming weekend and suggests Italian snacks for pairing.

February 13, 2025

Visting DeSarno’s, a Women-Owned Italian Market in Charlotte, NC

Appetito continues its series on Italian markets in the American South with a visit to DeSarno's in Charlotte, NC.

August 14, 2024